FNB Varsity Shield: CPUT move clear at the top
The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) scored eight tries in an impressive 54-20 win over Tshwane University of Technology (TUT Vikings) at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday, while there were also fourth round victories for the University of Fort Hare (UFH Blues) and the University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN Impi).

World Rugby launches Strategic Plan to guide long-term growth
World Rugby has launched ‘A Global Sport for All – True to its Values’, a new strategic plan for the advancement and growth of the sport through to 2025.

Blitzboks to fine-tune Olympic squad selection in coming weeks
The Springbok Sevens team returned to full training at their Stellenbosch Academy of Sport base this week, with their eyes firmly fixed on their main goal for the season – success at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in July.

Vodacom Bulls boost their player ranks
The Vodacom Bulls have bolstered their playing ranks in the build-up to the PRO14 Rainbow Cup and for the rest of the season with the addition of a number of experienced and exciting players to their roster, the biggest of which is the signing of Springbok utility back Johan Goosen from French club Montpellier.

New leadership for SA Deaf Rugby Association
The South African Deaf Rugby Association (SADRA) unanimously elected Reenen Stenekamp from the Free State as their new President at their Annual General Meeting, which was held virtually on Saturday, 17 April.

FNB Varsity Shield: Three sides still unbeaten
Three teams continued on their winning ways on Sunday in round three of the FNB Varsity Shield, with Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and Walter Sisulu University (WSU) scoring solid wins at Tuks Stadium in Pretoria.

Springbok strongman Kitshoff to lead DHL Stormers
Experienced Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff will lead the DHL Stormers in the forthcoming PRO14 Rainbow Cup after signing a three-year contract extension with Western Province to continue his career with the Cape Town-based franchise.

FNB Varsity Shield: Heartbreak for Impi in Pretoria
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) scored a late converted try to beat the University of KwaZulu-Natal Impi 32-31 in the second round of the FNB Varsity Shield in Pretoria on Thursday, while the Tshwane University of Technology Viking opened their campaign with a 31-24 win against the University of Fort Hare Blues.

EPD feedback on training, nutrition and more
Following a series of webinars to help players, coaches and parents prepare for a return to match action, members of the Rugby Department sat down for a number of podcasts, which will further assist our younger players especially as they are getting ready to return to the field of play.

Nienaber: Alignment camps a reality check for Boks
The Springbok coaches and management wrapped up the first round of strategic alignment camps on Wednesday, with selected players around the country as they shifted their preparations for the 2021 Test season into a higher gear.